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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lighthouse Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Ramsay become angry with Augustus during dinner?
(a) Augustus belches at the table.
(b) Augustus asks for another bowl of soup.
(c) Augustus spills his wine.
(d) Augustus chews loudly.

2. What does Mrs. Ramsay think she could have managed better in her 50 years?
(a) Her ledger book
(b) Her children
(c) Her husband, money, her husband's books
(d) Her inheritance

3. What does Mr. Ramsay expect from Lily when he sighs, full of grief?
(a) A smile
(b) Conversation
(c) A walk along the beach
(d) Sympathy

4. How does Mr. Ramsay react to being seen reciting poetry by Lily and Mr. Bankes?
(a) He wants to recite more to them.
(b) He is happy someone heard his recitation
(c) He doesn't care.
(d) He is furious.

5. What becomes of Mrs. Ramsay?
(a) She leaves Mr. Ramsay
(b) She becomes a famous writer
(c) She dies suddenly
(d) She abandons her children

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Nancy brooding?

2. Why does Mr. Ramsay become annoyed with Mrs. Ramsay, thinking he will go off alone?

3. What does Mr. Ramsay think about the intelligence of human beings?

4. What does Lily see the Ramsay's as a symbol of?

5. Who does Mrs. McNab get to help her clean up the Ramsay's house?

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